1995 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 163

After you've loaded your trailer, weigh the trailerand then the tongue, separately, to seeif the weights are proper. If they aren't, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some itemsaround in thetrailer. 0 Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle's tires are inflated to the recommended pressure for cold tires.You'll find these numbers on the driver's ddor or Certification label at the rear edge of the see "Loading Your Vehicle'' in the Index. Then&'sure you don't go over theGVW limit for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. The bumpers on your vehicle are not intended, for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other bumper-type'hitches tothem. Use only a frame-mounted hitch-thatdoes not attach to the bumper. .!:. I ? Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle.. and your trailer. Cross thes,afety chains under the tongue will of the trailerso that the tongue not drop tothe road if it becomes separated from'the hitch. Instructions about,safety 'chainsmay be provided by the hitch ,:" manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer's recommendation. for attaching safety chains and do notattach them to the bumper. Always leave justenough slack so you can turn with your rig. And, never allow safety chains to drag the ground. on ,. Hitches It's important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, largetrucks going by, and rough roads a are few reasons why you'll need the right hitch. Here are some rules to follow: Will you have to make any holes in the body of your If vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? you do, then be sure to seal the holes later you remove when the hitch.If you don't seal them, deadlycarbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust canget into your vehicle (see"Carbon Monoxide" in the Index). Dirt and water can, too. Trailer Brakes Does your trailer have its own.brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you'll be able to install, adjust maintain them and properly. Because you have anti-lock brakes, do try not to tap into your vehicle's brake system. If you do, both brake systems won't work well, or at all.